ABC News | Workers strike, demonstrate through much of Europe to protest austerity, layoffs Washington Post (Andres Kudacki/ Associated Press ) - A protester shouts slogans during a general strike in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Spain's main trade unions stage a general strike, coinciding with similar work stoppages in Portugal and Greece, to protest ... Anti-austerity strikes and protests across Europe - live Debt crisis: anti-austerity strikes hit Europe - live Strikes and protests in Europe: Live Report |